MCC clarifies Law relating to striker backing away from delivery

During the recent Women’s One-Day International between Australia and Pakistan at North Sydney Oval, there was a moment of significant controversy when Nida Dar appeared to be bowled by Tahlia McGrath. Dar backed away from the delivery, which hit the stumps. However, Dead ba...

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1996: Dickie Bird umpires his fifteenth and final Lord's Test

Harold Dennis “Dickie” Bird umpired in 66 Test Matches over 23 years. His first Test coming at his home ground, Headingley, in 1973 and his last of all at his equally beloved Lord’s, when England played India in 1996. Trusted for his impeccably sound judgement, his calm and ...

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MCC announces three-year Cricket Strategy

MCC has announced the launch of a three-year Cricket Strategy, aiming to link the Club's cricket objectives to its bold vision to aspire to be the finest cricket club in the world, working for the good of the game. Being the finest takes a true passion for excellence, a de...

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MCC v Scotland A

MCC's first match day at Lord's in 2024 will take place on Friday 12 April when we host Scotland A. Watch Live:   MCC v Scotland A Lord’s Cricket Ground 50 overs per side Friday 12 April, 10.30am Umpires - Paul Smith and David Gower Scorer - Mark Shepherd...

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England and local cricket stars align for Lord's based team in The Hundred

England World Cup winning captains Eoin Morgan and Heather Knight have officially been selected for the London Spirit men’s and women’s teams respectively.  Joining Morgan on the men’s team will be talented Essex batsman Dan Lawrence and England Test opener Rory Burns. The p...

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Overseas Tours

Live Streams MCC v Pakistan Shaheens (50 overs) Sunday 16th February, 9:30am PKT MCC v Lahore Qalandars T20 Friday 14th February, 5pm PKT   As part of its active playing programme, which involves its teams playing around 500 matches a year, MCC undertakes numer...

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D.J. Mitchell - D.J. Mitchell 108 v England

Daryl Mitchell became the first player of the 2022 international season to etch his name on to the Lord’s Honours Boards as he hit a battling century for New Zealand against England.  In a match where 17 wickets had fallen on the opening day, the second day looked to be foll...

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J.E. Root - J.E. Root 115* v New Zealand

Joe Root scored his SIXTh century at Lord’s to help steer England to a brilliant five wicket victory against World Test Champions New Zealand in the opening Test Match of the 2022 international season. In a match which swung one way and then another, it was a nerveless centu...

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MCC Foundation’s Afghan Refugee Project shortlisted for Sport Industry Awards

The MCC Foundation’s Afghan Refugee Project, supported by MCC, has been shortlisted for the Tessa Jowell Community Award for this year’s Sport Industry Awards.  The Foundation has been running a programme for Afghan Refugees since autumn last year when they arrived in the UK...

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